trench

as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property

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Recent Examples of trench Prep in Your Step From a timeless trench to a colorful polo, preppy staples are the perfect match for this pointy-toed pair of Michael Kors oxfords. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 Sport references with nylon track jackets, trenches and outerwear. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Toss it under a blazer or trench with jeans for a sleek fall outfit, or go casual with sweats and sneakers on a flight. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 Throw on your trench, pick a great nail shape, and let the chocolate be the accessory. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trench
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Noun
  • In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
  • However, Tadashi Yanai, owner of the course and the Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo, has filed a lawsuit against Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc (MLP), which owns 22,000 acres of land and the Honokohau ditch system that provides water for the area.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Exhibitors will include companies that specialize in HVAC, electrical systems, windows, doors, roofing or gutters, according to a press release from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Milwaukee.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Remove standing water around homes, such as in flowerpots, buckets and gutters.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.
    Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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